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A pack of birth control pills on a white background. One blue pill is in front of the pack

What actually happens when you stop taking birth control?

Emily Driehaus • March 31, 2023

TikTok creators are describing side effects from getting off the pill, but that might not be what’s causing their symptoms

The letters "se" and "xy" moving toward each other horizontally, pressing together, and then separating as "s" and "x" move upward and "e" and "y" move downward out of frame

Beyond X & Y: Men Seem to be on Board with Taking the Pill

Elana Spivack • November 2, 2020

"The goal is to de-gender reproductive health," said the lead author on an acceptability trial for a male oral contraceptive

The top five most effective methods of birth control

Jeanette Ferrara • January 30, 2016

Number one isn’t the pill

Should obese women take the pill differently?

Alexandra Ossola • December 9, 2014

When hormones in oral contraceptives are less effective, obese women need a new strategy to prevent unwanted pregnancy

What’s the eco-friendliest form of birth control?

Environment Blog

Alexandra Ossola • December 10, 2013

Keep it green when it’s getting red-hot

Test your pill knowledge

Taylor Kubota • January 31, 2012

How much do you really know about America’s favorite method of contraception?

Nice guys finish first?

Under the Lab Coat

Susan E. Matthews • October 19, 2011

Study finds that the pill leads women to prefer more reliable mates